Roachill, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roachill, Devon.
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Planning applications in Roachill are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Roachill
Roachill is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Knowstone in North Devon, England. Located approximately 9.3 miles south-west of Tiverton and easily accessible via the A361 road, Roachill offers a rural setting that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roachill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roachill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Roachill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Roachill.
- - Rakino Knowstone South Molton Devon EX36 4EB
Erection of front porch to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Stables Roachill Farm Road From Holy Moor Cross To Roachill Cross Roachill South Molton Devon EX36 4EB
Retrospective change of use of the land to domestic garden space and the retention of outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Roachill in Devon
Roachill is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Knowstone in North Devon, England. Located approximately 9.3 miles south-west of Tiverton and easily accessible via the A361 road, Roachill offers a rural setting that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Roachill show an average sale price of £293,760, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roachill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Roachill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hare's Down, Knowstone & Rackenford Moors SSSI; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Culm Grasslands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Roachill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Roachill
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Roachill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roachill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Roachill were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- East Knowstone planning applications
- Knowstone planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.